Hong Kong police are investigating the theft of reportedly about HK$3,000 (US$382) worth of Labubu figures, a character created by a local designer that has taken the world by storm, from a claw machine store. The force said on Saturday evening that the incident was reported by a claw machine shop owner surnamed Wong, who…
Hong Kong is launching a summer campaign to spur spending among tourists and locals on Monday, with the promotional effort offering perks and discounts on goods and services ranging from transport to theme parks. The effort has seen the Tourism Board team up with theme park operators, retailers and transport providers to launch the “Hong…
A set of 18th century porcelain pieces, decorated with Islamic motifs of crescent moons, stars and Koranic inscriptions, is a key part of an unprecedented exhibition of artefacts in Hong Kong, reflecting historical links between China and the Muslim world, according to a visiting Qatari museum official. In an interview with the Post, Shaika Nasser…
Hong Kong’s housing minister has urged the owners of substandard subdivided flats to comply with a coming regulatory regime that is expected to cost landlords after years of huge profits. The appeal from Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin on Sunday came two days after the government gazetted the Basic Housing Units Bill, which aims…
Employees at second-hand luxury goods stores in Hong Kong have voiced fears over their safety after a Tsim Sha Tsui shop was robbed of HK$3 million (US$382,170) worth of Hermes and Van Cleef & Arpels products, with a saleswoman rendered unconscious during the crime. Security and insurance experts highlighted the importance of insuring luxury goods,…
Jun 20, 2025 Chinese researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking electronic warfare weapon harnessing the power of 6G technology. According to a report by SCMP, this advanced system utilizes next-generation signal processing to provide significant advantages over contemporary military radars. The development marks a substantial leap in electronic warfare capabilities, potentially reshaping future military strategies. Meanwhile,…
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists build world’s first 6G-powered electronic warfare system Chinese researchers have developed a revolutionary electronic warfare…
The United States has resumed processing student visas after a month-long halt, with applicants now required to make their social media profiles public for review, a move that has left many Hong Kong hopefuls feeling uncertain and betrayed. The country’s State Department said on Wednesday (US time) that it was once again processing visas for…
Hong Kong authorities will ramp up penalties for those who repeatedly misuse public sports and recreation facilities, an official has said, noting authorities had handed out punishments for 13,000 such cases since the launch of a booking app in 2023. Raistlin Lau Chun, the acting culture, sports and tourism minister, said on Wednesday that the…
Hong Kong police have arrested eight suspects aged as young as 20 in a crackdown on a cross-border syndicate that allegedly sold fake concert tickets for a total of HK$650,000 (US$82,800), with the Post learning that Taiwanese star Jay Chou’s fans were among those targeted. The force said on Wednesday that the suspects were all…